The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a New Divinity, Calling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
